Occupational Therapy Assistant – Richmond upon Thames

The opportunity

A supportive SEN school in Richmond upon Thames is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to help pupils develop functional independence and confident participation.

What you will do

• Deliver planned sensory and functional-skills activities.
• Prepare resources and support pupils under therapist direction.
• Record observations accurately and maintain confidentiality.
• Reinforce agreed strategies across classroom routines.

What you will bring

• Relevant therapy-support SEN care or classroom experience.
• An organised reflective approach and appropriate professional boundaries.
• QTS is not required for this therapy-support role.

Why work with Senovo

• PAYE pay with clear assignment information.
• Specialist support from an experienced SEN recruitment team.
• Opportunities matched to your experience availability and travel area.

How to apply

Apply with an up-to-date CV. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and complete Senovos safeguarding and compliance process including suitable references and an enhanced child-workforce DBS check.

Required Skills:

occupational therapy support sensory integration functional skills SEN school support record keeping safeguarding

Required Education:

Relevant occupational therapy assistant or SEN therapy-support experience. QTS is not required.